Galápagos Island Highlights June 10, 2019 – June 18, 2019 Google Maps and the Galapagos But why let your only experiences of the Galapagos be on screen?

Why I travel About Cindy Vick This is my 11th year teaching in the district and my 8th year at OHS I have traveled to several points of interest in the United States (Yellowstone, Meteor Crater, the Everglades…) as well as 28 continental states I have traveled to several tropical destinations north of the equator I desire to travel to destinations about which I have learned so I have more knowledge with which to inspire my daughter and my students. When teaching about the Galapagos and the amazing discoveries that helped to mold biology as we know it, it became a dream to reach this destination one day and experience the islands as Darwin did.

Why I travel About Trevor Huser OHS Science Teacher Where I’ve been: Spain, Portugal, England, France, Italy, Ireland, Aruba, Jamaica, Thailand, Morocco, Canada, throughout the U.S. Why I Travel Broaden Horizons Love adventure and new experiences Why Galapagos? Combine 2 of my passions

Why should you travel? Expanded world view Understanding and appreciation of different cultures First-hand experience of classroom lessons Personal growth Increased confidence and competence Language and cultural immersion Marketable experience Demonstrates maturity and worldliness Enhances college and job applications International travel is a transformative experience. Visiting the places you’ve learned about in school and interacting with people from different cultures provides a whole new worldview. You’ll gain confidence and maturity as you converse in a different language, try different foods and actually experience the places you’ve seen in movies. You’ll be transformed from a traveler into a true global citizen--a respected credential for college applications and a marketable trait that opens doors for the rest of your life.

Why Explorica? Proven experience Incredible tour directors Over 15 years in student travel Professionally trained More than 1 million travelers Specialized in student travel Tours to 75 countries on all 7 continents Local experts With group 24/7 Excellent value Exceptional safety record Fully inclusive Proven systems in place at all levels of operations Quality hotels, meals & activities Guaranteed best prices Unmatched in industry Explorica has been leading student tours for more than 15 years. They’ve helped over a million students and their teachers experience more than 75 countries on all seven continents. This means they can get quality tour components—hotels, meals and activities—for a great price. In fact, they guarantee the best prices in the industry. And they include everything upfront, so there are no hidden costs later. But price is only half the picture. What sets Explorica apart is their tour directors. When we travel we’ll get an expert tour director who will act as our host, our logistic coordinator, our translator, our go-to local expert, guiding us every step of the way while bringing the destinations to life. Explorica tour directors are the best in the business, and they’ll help us truly experience the local culture. Explorica also has an excellent safety record, with industry-leading risk management protocols built into every aspect of their operations. Here’s how they provide total peace of mind… (switch to next slide)

Why Explorica? Safety above all else Proactive risk management Network of more than 45 offices around the world Expertly trained, multilingual tour directors USTOA $1 million Travelers’ Assistance 24/7 emergency support Daily tour updates Comprehensive liability coverage Global vigilance Trusted travel protection plans Safety is, and always has been, Explorica’s top priority. They take a proactive approach to risk management that ranges from rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continual safety trainings for their staff. Our tour director will be with us 24/7 and they will post an update about our tour to a private trip log each evening. Behind the scenes, Explorica has a risk management team that’s continually monitoring conditions around the world. Their emergency support line is always on call, and their extensive network of offices means that they are always nearby to help in person if the need arises. Explorica is a member of the United States Tour Operator’s Association, so your trip investment is protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program, and Explorica even provides optional travel protection plans for cancellations and any other unforeseen circumstance. I’ll cover those later. The bottom line is that Explorica has been an educational travel industry leader since 2000, so they have the experience, resources and coverage we need for a safe and worry-free trip.

Highlights Giant Tortoises Quito Snorkeling Wall of Tears

Where we’re going Tour itinerary Day 1 Hola Quito Meet your tour director and check into hotel Day 2 Quito landmarks Quito guided sightseeing tour: Independence Plaza, Government Palace, San Francisco Church visit, Mitad del Mundo visit Day 3 Quito--Galápagos Fly to Santa Cruz Twin Craters visit Highlands of the Island visit View lava tunnels Day 4 Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island Transfer to Isabela Island via boat Wetlands visit: Playa del Amor, estuary tunnels, Wall of Tears visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center guided visit Flamingo Lake walk

Where we’re going Day 5 Sierra Negra Volcano excursion Full-day guided Sierra Negra Volcano hike Puerto Villamil beach time Day 6 Isabela Island--Santa Cruz Island Las Tintoreras visit: See marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins & Sally Lightfoot crabs Snorkling adventure in Las Tintoreras Transfer to Santa Cruz Island via boat Darwin Research Station guided visit Day 7 Santa Cruz Island--Quito Transfer to Baltra Island via Itabaca Canal Fly to Quito Day 8 End tour Fly home Day 9 Return home

Online tour diary When we travel we will have our own online Tour Diary, a private trip log that our tour director will update each evening. This is a sample from a real tour, so you can see the format. It provides a way for friends and family to check in on us every day, and see the incredible places we’ll be experiencing!

All-inclusive tour Everything you need for a great trip! Round-trip airfare Entrance fees to attractions per itinerary All on-tour transportation Accommodation in triple or quad rooms with private bathrooms Guided sightseeing tours and city walks per itinerary Full breakfast and lunch daily Full-time, professional Tour Director Hearty, authentic dinner daily (or per itinerary, if customized) Online Tour Diary™ 24-hour emergency service To consider These costs vary by tour and traveler, so we do not include them: Passport and visa (if applicable) Gratuities Snacks or beverages Souvenirs Free-time activities, if applicable Explorica doesn’t believe in nickel-and-diming people once they’re on tour, so all their trips—including ours—are fully inclusive, providing everything we need for a remarkable experience: Flights, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, transportation in and around our destinations, entrance fees to attractions, guided sightseeing tours and more. And of course, all the industry-leading safety measures I talked about earlier are also included. They even remind you about general travel costs, like tipping or the fee for obtaining a passport, so you’re prepared for what to expect.

Cost: Under 23 years: $3,281.00* 23 years and older: $3,721.00* *Deposit: $50 deposit qualifies you for a $250 scholarship Must enroll by December 14th After this date, prices increase to $3,531.00 and $3,971.00

Easy ways to pay Automatic monthly payment plan Fundraising support $50 deposit paid upon registration Balance divided into equal monthly installments Payments charged automatically Manual payment plan $99 deposit paid upon registration Balance divided into 4 installments Payments rendered manually Fundraising support Personal fundraising page on explorica.com Easily request and accept credit card donations from friends and family Financial assistance Need-based support for qualifying families Confidential application Explorica is committed to making their tours attainable, so they do a couple of really helpful things that you can take advantage of: They provide every traveler a personal fundraising page on explorica.com, enabling you to raise money for your trip using social media. They offer need-based financial assistance, and you can find out if you qualify with one simple phone call. And they offer payment plans that let you break up your tour fee into multiple installments. There are two options: The automatic payment plan is the easiest, spreading out your payments over the months leading up to your tour. With this option, you only need $50 to sign up. Or if you prefer manual payments, you can put down a $99 deposit then pay the remaining balance in four installments. Details on each plan and financial assistance can be found in your trip invitation letter.

Travel protection with TripMate Travel Protection Plan Lost tickets, passport, luggage, etc. Sickness or injury on tour And more Travel Protection Plan PLUS Everything in the standard plan Plus exclusive Cancel for Any Reason protection So, what happens if you have to cancel? No one wants to miss the trip of their dreams, but sometimes life happens. Explorica has two plans through TripMate that help you protect your investment, both of which provide a cash refund. The standard plan covers common mishaps And the upgraded plan adds the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure. It’s the only such “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry, and it’s a really great assurance. Both plans are optional, but just know that they’re available to you if you’d like to purchase insurance.

Online How to enroll explorica.com/Vick-4969 By phone 1.888.310.7121 I sincerely hope that you’ll be able to join me for this once-in-a-lifetime trip, and I encourage you to sign up early to give yourself the most time to pay and prepare. Signing up is easy, and you can do it online, by phone or by mail. You just need our Tour Center ID, which is in your invitation letter.

Join us! Don’t miss your chance to: Register today! Explore exciting destinations Create lifelong memories and friends Grow and mature as a person Prepare for a successful future Well guys, that could be you! Your friends, your memories, your trip of a lifetime. If you want to see the world, grow as an individual and jumpstart your future a successful, global citizen I invite you to sign up! How many of you feel that you’re about 85% likely to join the tour? Fantastic! Register today! explorica.com/Vick-4969

Questions? Information Share… That concludes our meeting! If you need to head out, please ensure that I have your contact info so that I can send any updates and I’ll stick around for any questions. Thank you all so much for coming!